A curriculum for what comes next.

Our 12-week leadership development program brings together seven learning modules, guided reflection, hands-on practice, and a culminating capstone experience.

Apex 3+1 curriculum
12-WEEK PROGRAM / SEVEN CORE MODULES / ONE LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE

Seven modules.
One enduring purpose.

Core instruction covers both the inner work of leadership and the ability to create positive change with others.

MODULE 01

Ethics & Values

Integrity, accountability, responsibility, and moral judgment.

MODULE 02

Logic, Systems Thinking & Learning

Correct reasoning, recognizing patterns, and problem-solving.

MODULE 03

Agency & Self-Awareness

Personal identity, mental models, growth mindset, and goals.

MODULE 04

Communication

Active listening, empathy, feedback, trust, and respectful dialogue.

MODULE 05

Group Dynamics

Collaboration, inclusion, group decisions, and consensus.

MODULE 06

Civic Leadership & Community Engagement

Citizenship, service, advocacy, and community partnerships.

MODULE 07

Leadership: Theory & Practice

Authentic and distributed leadership, influence, service, and reflection.

The five framing questions

Education begins with inquiry.

Five questions guide students toward an authentic understanding of themselves, others, and their role in shaping their communities.

  • Who am I?
  • How do I work with others?
  • How do I make decisions?
  • How do I serve?
  • What can I change?
A culminating experience

The leadership capstone.

Students identify a real problem or opportunity, conduct research, examine stakeholders and ethical considerations, develop solutions, take action, reflect, and present their learning.

01

Identify

Recognize a leadership challenge.

02

Research

Gather evidence and perspectives.

03

Take action

Implement an intervention.

04

Reflect

Evaluate and present learning.

Advance the next generation

Leadership potential deserves opportunity.

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